Great management is difficult to see as it occurs. It's possible to see the results of great management, but it's not easy to see how managers achieve those results. Great management happens in one-on-one meetings and with other managers - all in private. It's hard to learn management by example when you can't see it. You can learn to be a better manager - even a great manager - with this guide. You'll follow along as Sam; a manager just brought on board, learns the ropes and deals with his new team over the course of his first eight weeks on the job. From scheduling and managing resources to helping team members grow and prosper, you'll be there as Sam makes it happen. You'll find powerful tips covering: delegating effectively; using feedback and goal-setting; developing influence; handling one-on-one meetings; coaching and mentoring; deciding what work to do - and what not to do; and more. Full of tips and practical advice on the most important aspects of management, this is one of those books that can make a lasting and immediate impact on your career.

Johanna Rothman 世界知名的管理顾问，擅长高科技产品开发管理，经验丰富。1994年创办Rothman咨询公司。她也是活跃的技术作家，长期担任Fast Company和Software Development等业界著名杂志以及Computerworld.com和StickyMinds.com等一流在线媒体的专栏作者。除本书外，她还著有Jolt大奖图书《项目管理修炼之道》。她的博客地址http://www.jrothman.com/blogs.html。

Esther Derby 程序员出身的高级管理人员，擅长高科技产品开发管理。1997年创办Esther Derby Associates，为软件公司提供咨询服务。曾发表过100多篇文章，论述管理观点和经验。